The power behind product process improvement and problem solving are the tools used for that specific end. The renowned Dr. Kouro Ishikawa, arguably the father of quality in Japan and originator of the Ishikawa ‘Cause and Effect’ Diagram, stated “As much as 95% of quality related problems in the factory can be solved with seven fundamental quantitative tools.” Whether you are new to quality or involved for many years, a revisit and discussion of these fundamental tools is always … Continue reading 7 Quality Tools – The Check Sheet